Johann Sebastian Bach - Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068: 5 Standard & Simplified Versions
This famous arrangement from Bach's 3rd Orchestral Suite became particularly popular in the 19th century when August Wilhelmj adapted it for solo violin with accompaniment, transposed to C major and played entirely on the G string.
Bach's Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068, is one of the most recognizable Baroque compositions. The famous arrangement for solo violin and piano, transposed to C major and played on the G string, was created in the 19th century by August Wilhelmj, giving rise to its popular nickname.
This serene movement, famously arranged for solo violin and orchestra, became a symbol of Baroque elegance. Its nickname derives from a 19th-century violin arrangement played solely on the G string.
This orchestral suite, composed in the Baroque era, includes the iconic "Air on the G String" (second movement), widely adapted in films, commercials, and modern arrangements.
A 2012 transcription by Mike Magatagan, showcasing the ethereal timbre of the rare glass flute. This arrangement highlights contemporary interest in unconventional instruments.
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